ADOPTION APPLICATION
DOGS & PUPPIES

Please describe any specific characteristics you are looking for in a dog (such as: breed or mix, long hair/short hair, coloring, high/low energy level, good with children, good with other animals, etc.)

How did you hear about Caring For Creatures?If Other, please explain

Name(s):

Street Address:

City/State/Zip:

Home Phone:Cell Phone (if different than home):

Email

Are you at least 18 years of age?yesno(Adopters must be at least 18 years of age to be considered legal adopter and execute an Adoption Contract.)

Do you OwnRentMy home is a:If Other, please explain

How long have you been at this address:

Do you have your landlord’s/condo’s permission to own a dog?yesnoIs there a size limitation?

Landlord's name:Phone No.:

How many adults in your household?:Children?:Provide Ages:

Are you planning to move in the next six months? yesnoWould your dog go with you if you moved? yesno

Are family members aware that you are considering adopting a dog?yesno

If your family dynamics changed (marriage, divorce, new baby), would you keep your dog?yesno

If an allergy developed, are you willing to take steps to keep your dog?yesno

Do you have a yard? yesnoIf yes, is it fenced? yesnoIf yes, note the approximate size of fenced area, height of fence, and type of fencing:If no, how do you intend to exercise your dog and send him/her out for potty breaks?

Our Adoption Agreement provides that a dog will not be chained or tied outdoors, nor left outdoors for long periods unsupervised. Do you agree to these conditions?YesNo

Where will your dog sleep?

Where will you keep your dog while you are not home?

Approximately how long would you expect your dog to be alone each day?

Are you familiar with crate training?yesnoIf no, would you be willing to learn more about it and consider the use of a crate as a training & transitional aid?yesno

How would you describe your household activity level:

How many dogs have you owned in the past ten years?Please list each dogs’ name, breed, sex,and age. If you no longer have the animal, what became of it?

Do you have cats? yesnoIf yes, how many and what are their ages:

Are your existing animal companions spayed/neutered?yesno

Have you ever bred dogs?yesnoHave you ever trained dogs before?yesnoIf yes, what commands were taught?

Do you currently have a veterinarian?yesnoIf yes, please provide vet’s name, location, and phone number, if available:

Have you ever been accused or convicted of animal neglect, abuse, or cruelty?yesno

Please add any other information you think would assist us in helping you select the best dog for you and your lifestyle: